PFC. CHARLES E. BELL
Private First Class Charles E. Bell was slightly wounded on February 9 during the fighting in Manila, according to
word from the War Department received by his wife, who resides on Shale
Ledge Road. He is in the Infantry.

Private First Class Bell entered service about two years ago and has been overseas in the Pacific area for a year,
taking part in action on other islands, before going to the Philippines. Guam was the last
station.

He is the son of Mrs. Mary Bell, 311 South Ninth Street, who has another son,
Corporal William
M. Bell, serving in France.

PURPLE HEARTPrivate First Class Charles E. Bell, wounded in the fighting at Manila,
February 9, has been awarded the Purple Heart, according to a letter received by
his wife here. Private First Class Bell is the son of Mrs. Mary Bell, 311 South Ninth Street.